The top of the SEC standings may feature a pair of teams from the Lone Star State, but there’s plenty of debate to be had about their standing in the conference. After week 12, an argument could be made for a number of teams to be considered the best in the SEC.

Week 12 of the college football season has concluded for Southeastern Conference teams. Four SEC teams had an open date in Week 12: Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Oklahoma and Vanderbilt.

Florida football scored a key win on Saturday against the LSU Tigers that may have just saved the 2024 season for the Gators. Fueled by the return of freshman quarterback DJ Lagway, the Orange and Blue secured a 27-16 victory in the Swamp that puts the program on track for a postseason appearance.